First Home Unlocked

Episode 2 | Key Timing: When to Talk to a Broker as a First Home Buyer

01 Jul 2025

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When’s the right time to speak to a mortgage broker? Most first home buyers think it’s once they’ve saved the full deposit or found the perfect property, but waiting can cost you time, money, and confidence.In this episode, Jack Elliott and Chris Bates explain why engaging a broker early (6–12 months out) can be a game-changer. You’ll learn how brokers help you plan strategically, ask the right questions, and align your situation with the right loan strategy, structure, and lender.If you have a goal to buy, now’s the time to start the conversation.In this episode:🔑 The biggest timing mistakes first home buyers make🔑 A real self-employed client story: balancing business tax and mortgage goals🔑 What brokers actually do (beyond comparing rates)🔑 Why loan strategy matters more than interest rates🔑 Your timeline: what to do 6–12 months and 3–4 months outTimestamps00:00 – When is the best time to speak with a broker?02:42 – Real story: self-employed client & tax return timing03:45 – The value of working with a broker early05:30 – Why use a broker? Policy-matching vs rate-hunting: what actually matters08:45 – Brokers as sounding boards for life decisions10:20 – What to expect 6–12 months out from buying using a broker 11:35 – What to expect 3– 4 months out from buying, the action step 13:00 – Pre-approval, lender selection, and getting ready to buy🎧 Listen now to build confidence and start your journey with the right strategy in place.Want to keep the conversation going? 👉 Join the First Home Unlocked Facebook Community 📅 Book a chat with Jack for tailored support 📱Follow Us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, Youtubefirsthomeunlocked.com.au

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Episode 2 | Key Timing: When to Talk to a Broker as a First Home Buyer

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

13:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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